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Beyond his acting career, superstar Mohanlal has cultivated a deep passion for sustainable living and organic farming. His half-acre property in Kerala has transformed into a thriving garden, yielding a variety of vegetables and herbs. Mohanlal actively encourages others to embrace home gardening, even in small spaces, promoting chemical-free produce.

Governor R N Ravi administered the oath, bringing the total strength of the Council of Ministers to 41 under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administration. The expansion marks a significant reshuffle as the state government moves to strengthen its administrative team and governance across various departments.

Gujarat's Halpati Housing Scheme offers Rs 1.2 lakh aid to Talaviya and Nayak families in southern districts for home construction. Beneficiaries rural areas of southern Gujarat can apply. No income limit applies, and funds are disbursed in phases directly to bank accounts. Essential documents include age and caste proof, birth certificate, and ration card.

Veteran actor Eddie Murphy advises against letting external validation dictate your emotions. He stresses that excessive joy from praise can lead to devastating lows when faced with criticism. Murphy advocates for emotional balance, urging individuals to remain grounded and not surrender control of their self-esteem to others' opinions, drawing from his own life experiences.

Stock market recommendations: Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd, and R R Kabel Ltd have been picked as the top stocks to buy in the June 1-June 5, 2026 week by Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities:

A fire erupted on the second floor of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) building in Delhi's ITO area on Monday morning. The Delhi Fire Service was alerted after smoke was observed, and eight fire tenders were dispatched. Firefighting operations are ongoing, with no casualties reported thus far.

An Indian-origin pilot, Dave Fiji, tragically died in a helicopter crash just hours after his wedding in Georgia. The crash also claimed the life of the helicopter pilot, while his new bride, Jesni, survived and is recovering. Dave had expressed concerns about poor visibility before the flight, which was a special send-off after the ceremony.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs and winning multiple awards, including the Orange Cap and MVP. Despite winning a Tata Sierra, he cannot drive it due to his age. Sooryavanshi emphasized learning to adapt to pressure and situations, and the importance of fitness for a long career.

Gold price prediction today: Momentum in gold prices remains weak, and markets will track the US-Iran developments for cues, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis argues companies cutting engineers due to AI are misguided. He believes increased productivity should fuel more projects, not layoffs. Hassabis sees AI as an opportunity to expand ambitions, not shrink workforces, and is eager to hire talent shed by rivals for new ventures like drug discovery and game design.

Commercial LPG cylinder prices saw a hike across India from June 1, with a 19-kg cylinder increasing by Rs 42 to Rs 53.50 in major cities. This revision impacts businesses like hotels and restaurants, while domestic cooking gas prices remain unchanged. The increase coincides with efforts to bolster India's fuel security amidst global supply concerns.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. Captain Rajat Patidar became the third skipper to achieve back-to-back titles, joining Dhoni and Sharma. Patidar highlighted the team's dominant performance and praised Virat Kohli's invaluable influence.

Gandhi on Sunday stepped up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the CBSE OSM controversy, accusing him of ignoring the concerns of 18.5 lakh students allegedly affected by irregularities in the board's answer-sheet scanning process. In a post on X, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said the Prime Minister found time to speak on a range of issues during his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, but not about students whose answer sheets were allegedly not assessed properly.

Every major RCB win in IPL 2026 featured a different hero. Sometimes it was Kohli. Sometimes Patidar. Sometimes Padikkal. Sometimes David. Sometimes Krunal. Sometimes Bhuvneshwar. Sometimes it was the bowlers operating as a collective unit. That was the defining characteristic of this championship side. The first IPL trophy ended one of the league's longest waits. The second confirmed something even more important. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are no longer a franchise chasing history. They may well be on their way to creating one.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has shifted from just warning about AI-driven job losses to insisting the policy response to them is a bipartisan necessity. Speaking to WSJ at Davos, the man behind Claude said "ideology will not survive the nature of this technology." His comments arrive as Anthropic chases a reported $900 billion IPO valuation and as rivals like Demis Hassabis and Yann LeCun openly question his doomsday framing.

Round 6 of Norway Chess brought a dramatic reversal for India as D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Divya Deshmukh all suffered costly classical defeats in the reverse fixtures. Vincent Keymer outplayed Gukesh, Wesley So overcame Praggnanandhaa in a superior endgame, and Women’s World Champion Ju Wenjun defeated Divya. Magnus Carlsen returned to winning ways against Alireza Firouzja, while Koneru Humpy lost her Armageddon tie-break, capping a difficult day for India.

AMD CEO Lisa Su advised graduates entering the AI-driven job market to prioritize purpose, judgment, and problem-solving over simply learning AI tools. She emphasized that employers need individuals who can determine AI's application, not just operate the technology. Su highlighted that human judgment remains crucial for deciding which problems are worth solving and taking responsibility for outcomes.

A disappointing IPL final defeat was followed by a tense off-field scare for Gujarat Titans as a short circuit in the team bus left players stranded for nearly an hour. The incident capped a gruelling week of travel, weather disruptions and high-pressure knockout matches. GT lost the final by five wickets against RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Advice Comes Amid Govt's Renewed Push